M.Com

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Post Graduate Programme in Commerce (M.Com) aims at creating professionals who will meet the current requirements of the industry with focus on Accounting and Finance. The course integrates cognitive and analytical skills to manage strategic and operational issues in the work space. To keep pace with the industrial needs, the curriculum includes subjects with a practical outlook along with skill development modules. The degree also serves as a foundation for further advanced studies and research in areas such as Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Commerce.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

To create finance professionals who can manage finance related activities of an organisation.
To provide opportunities to develop Analytical, Problem – Solving and Decision Making Skills.
To build High-Performing & Multi-Tasking Finance Specialists.

ELIGIBILITY	Candidates who have passed B.Com (General or with any specialization / BBA) Degree of the University of Madras or any other University or its equivalent course recognised by the University of Madras.
DURATION	2 Years – 4 Semesters

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1

CORE-I Advanced Financial Accounting

CORE-II Corporate Accounting

CORE-III Corporate and Industrial Law

CORE-IV Advanced Financial Management

ELECTIVE-I Organizational Behaviour

ELECTIVE-II Managerial Economics
SOFT SKILLS- I Research and Presentation Skills

Semester 2

CORE-V Advanced Corporate Accounting

CORE-VI Direct Tax Laws I

CORE-VII Direct Tax Laws II

CORE-VIII Marketing Management

ELECTIVE-III Quantitative Techniques for Business Decisions with Software Applications

ELECTIVE-IV Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management

EXTRA -DISCIPLINARY

Logistics and Supply Chain

Management
SOFT SKILLS II Counseling for Personal

Effectiveness

Semester 3

CORE-IX Merchant Banking &

Financial Services

CORE-X Advanced Cost &

Management Accounting

CORE-XI Indirect Taxation

CORE-XII Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

CORE-XIII Tax Planning & Management

ELECTIVE V International Business

EXTRA-DISCIPLINARY

Research Methodology

SOFT SKILLS III Leadership and

General Management Skills

INTERNSHIP

Semester 4

CORE – XIV Project

SOFT SKILL IV Career Management Skills

UNIQUE FEATURES

The course aims to build active Industry Institution Interface to create Finance and Accounting professionals through the following:

•Strong Conceptual knowledge in the domain of

Accounting & Commerce

•Excellent Core Faculty

•Guest Lectures

•Workshops

•Out Bound Training

•Internships

•Projects

PAY-OFFS

The course intends to build Finance

Executives to progress into

•Business Valuation & Corporate Restructuring Specialists

•Financial & Research Analysts

•Promotional Strategies

•Portfolio Managers

•Financial Advisors

•Internal Auditors

•Business Consultant

•Academicians

PLAN OF ACTION

The various activities planned for the year are as follows:

•Workshops

•Guest Lectures

•Students paper presentation

•Field Trips

•Other Activities like Out Bound Training

ONLINE COURSES

• Entrepreneurial strategic Management

•How to succeed in College and

Interviews

•Financial markets and Corporate

Finance

•Public Relations

•Global Entrepreneurship

Students attending a session on

SHAPING YOUR CAREER GOALS

Mr.M.Damodharam , Chartered Accountant,

Founder- My Career Point

Students attending a TETE A TETE TALK

by Mr. B.M. Rajan, Senior Manager Business Finance,

Standard Chartered Bank

Students attending a session on FUTURE OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

by Mr. M. Sathya Kumar, Chartered Accountant,

CEO & Founder – TYCOON+ADVISORS

Students attending a session AWARENESS PROGRAM ON SECURITIES MARKET

by Glenn Roger Carr,

Founder CEO Fin Mark

II M.Com won THE OVERALL TROPHY

in the Intra Mural Activities – Synergize’18

An Out Bound Training at VGP Golden Beach Resort

RESEARCH-ORIENTED AGENDA

Broadening horizons to acquiring information from secondary sources of data
Encouraging participation in research-oriented workshops and conferences
Conducting surveys and devising projects on topics with relevance to the field of study
Enhancing familiarity with articles to induce future publications
Comprehension of statistical packages to explain nuances for research papers and prospective publications

TEACHING-ORIENTED AGENDA

Preparation for National Eligibility Test (NET)
On-the-field experience with teaching by handling classes and pertinent activities with students
Wide classroom-oriented interaction with peers to encourage integration of ideas
Organization of events relevant to the subject
Participation in teaching-related workshops to enhance understanding of the same
Presentation of papers in the related field of study

JOB-ORIENTED AGENDA

Imparting skills which are very essential for students to become successful employees and entrepreneurs such as:

People skills including team work, leadership and inter-personal skills
Developing entrepreneurial skills – Writing a Business Plan, Ideation strategies and Business on Campus
Self reliance skills that includes Self-cognition, Networking and Time management
General skills comprising IT/ ICT/ Computer Literacy, Excel and Email Comprehension
Miscellaneous skills – Analytical and Research, Planning and Organizing, Problem Diffusion and Innovation

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

The Post Graduate Department of Commerce has bagged the overall trophy in DHRUVA’ 19, the Intellectual Fest conducted by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
II M.Com students Ashwini Vijayanarayanan & Sharanya R have been placed in Ernst & Young.
Aishwarya P , Aiswarya K.P & Kalai Selvi R of II M.Com placed in CAMS.
Humsa T N & Soundarya M S of II M.Com cleared NET
Paper Presentation at the International / National Conference

Aiswarya K P Martina Jennifer N	–	Emerging Dynamics Of Commerce In Global Scenario	Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College For Women
Pavithra A S Monica G	–	Emerging Dynamics Of Commerce In Global Scenario	Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & Science College For Women
Monika Yadav	–	Contemporary Practice On Enhancing Business Excellence	Kristu Jayanti College
Monika Yadav	–	Fintech A Way Forward	Loyola College
Rhea S M Priyanka S	–	Innovation & Transformation	Stella Maris College For Women
Gayathri V Naja K A	–	Managing HR In Modern Business World: Issues, Challenges And Opportunities	K.S.R College Of Arts And Science For Women
Deepthy S Suprathy S	–	Managing HR In Modern Business World: Issues, Challenges And Opportunities	K.S.R College Of Arts And Science For Women
Monika Yadav	–	Financial Inclusion- Reach The Unreached	Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
Monika Yadav	–	Innovations In Banking And Financial Services	Sri Devi Arts And Science College

DHRUVA’19 overall trophy for consecutive period of three years in the Intellectual Fest conducted by Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women.

POWER TALK SERIES

S.No	Name & Designation	TOPIC
1	Mr.M.Damodharam, Chartered Accountant, Founder- My Career Point	SHAPING YOUR CAREER
2	Mr. B.M. Rajan, Senior Manager Business Finance, Standard Chartered Bank	TETE A TETE TALK- ON SUCCESS
3	Mr. M. Sathya Kumar, Chartered Accountant, CEO & Founder – TYCOON+ADVISORS	FUTURE OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
4	Ms. Varthika Neethi Mohan Business Head Brand Farm At Home Unit of Vaighai Agro Product Ltd	TETE A TETE TALK- INNOVATION IN BUSINESS
5	Dr. Sangeetha Makesh Counseling Psychologist Director	POWER TALK ON PSYCHOLOGY & WELLNESS

GUEST LECTURES

S.No	Name & Designation	TOPIC
1	Glenn Roger Carr Founder CEO Fin Mark	Awareness Program on Securities Market
2	Mr. M. Sathya Kumar Chartered Accountant CEO & Founder – TYCOON+ADVISORS	Future of Finance & Accounting
3	Mr. R. Prakash Company Secretary Genicon Associates	Tax Implications in International Joint Venture
4	Mr. B.M. Rajan Senior Manager Business Finance Standard Chartered Bank	Presentation, Investigation Variances, Managerial Decision-Making Activities
5	Mr. Rajasekar Chartered Accountant	Tax Implications in GST
6	Dr G Arumugam Gurusamy Development Expert	Business Opportunities Identification and Guidance
7	Mr. Rajasekar Chartered Accountant	Assessment of Different Entities
8	Mr. Jayachandran K, Director – Ernst and Young	Aligning the Supply Chain with Business Strategy-SCOR Model – Bull Whip Effect and Supply Chain

WORKSHOPS

S.No	Name & Designation	TOPIC
1	Ms. Sarala Bharath Infotech	Financial Planning & Modelling
2	Mr. Murali Kalinda FinMark	Mock Trading
3	Ms.Vidhya Chartered Accountant	Accounting Standards
4	Ms. Smriti Chandrasekar Chartered accountant Quadraflake Consulting Pvt Ltd	Forensic Auditing
5	Dr. S Chandrasekar Founder and director EmpoVer HR Solutions pvt. Ltd	Micro Analysis of Financial Statement

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr.Uthira.D was invited as a Chief Guest to inaugurate the Association of Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) by S.S.K.V College of Arts & Science for Women – Kizhambi Kancheepuram
Dr. R.A. Rabika Begum received Best Teacher Award 2018 – Lions Club of Chennai Periamet
Dr. E. Nirupama received Best Faculty Award 2017-18 – Cognizant

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